Wizards After Dark: A Washington Wizards Podcast

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Fred Katz of The Athletic provides Washington Wizards postgame shows as well as overviews throughout the season.

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    • Sep 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 242 EPISODES

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    Wizards Going Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 37:48


    On the final ever episode of Wizards After Dark, Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss Fred's new job, their weirdest Wizards moments and what's next on the Wizards beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Most Confusing Storylines

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 54:46


    Fred Katz and Dave DuFour discuss their most confusing Wizards-related storylines for the upcoming season, including what Rui Hachimura could become, how the team might handle the deadline, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wizards Over/Unders

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 46:32


    Ben Standig and Fred Katz debate over/unders, some more creative than others, for the Wizards' upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wes Unseld Jr., Rui's play in Japan, and more with Ava Wallace

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 50:20


    Fred Katz brings on Ava Wallace to discuss her trip to the Olympics, Rui's play with the Japanese National Team, Wes Unseld Jr., and what lies ahead for the Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Breaking Down the Wizards Depth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 40:19


    Fred Katz and Bill Oram discuss the Wizards depth pieces acquired in the Russell Westbrook trade from the Lakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wizards Summer League + The Roster is Set!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 33:33


    Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards summer league team, the state of the Wizards roster, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wizards complete deal for Spencer Dinwiddie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 59:33


    Fred Katz and Ben Standig break down the Spencer Dinwiddie signing and the direction of the Wizards team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Deep Dive on Kisptert + Wizards Free Agency Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 87:48


    Fred Katz brings you a 2 part Wizards extravaganza podcast! Part 1: Fred is joined by Michele Berra to discuss Kisptert, his fit with the Wizards and his overall game Part 2: Fred is joined by Dave DuFour to preview Wizards Free Agency and what the Wizards should be looking for.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wizards trade Westbrook, select Kistpert on a wild draft night

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 27:31


    Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Westbrook trade, the Kistpert selection and the state of the Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wes Unseld Jr. Presser with Michael Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 37:40


    Fred Katz and Michael Lee discuss the Wes Unseld Jr. hire and press conference, the state of the Wizards and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wizards hire Wes Unseld Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 34:35


    Fred is joined by The Athletic's Ben Standig to dive into the hiring of Wes Unseld Jr. as the new Wizards head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sam Vecenie on the Wiz Coaching Search, NBA Draft, and the Wizards at 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 46:42


    Sam Vecenie joins Fred Katz to discuss Wes Unseld, Beal, which players could be available at 15, and who is the best fit for the Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Who should the Wizards take at 15?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 55:20


    Fred Katz is joined by Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra to break down draft prospects like Moses Moody, Corey Kispert, Alperen Sengun and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wizards Coaching Search

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 48:42


    Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the coaching search for the Wizards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Where Does Bradley Beal rank?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 34:02


    The Athletic's Dave DuFour joins Fred Katz to discuss the latest on the Wizards' coaching search, where Bradley Beal ranks amongst the NBA's elite and how he fits into Team USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Scott Brooks is Out as Wizards Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 67:31


    Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards and Brooks parting ways after negotiations, where the Wizards go from here, and how important the upcoming hire is.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Scott Brooks Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 41:17


    The Athletic's James Edwards joins Fred Katz to discuss the latest on Scott Brooks' future, big-market mentalities, Bradley Beal stuff and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wizards season wrap-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 46:11


    Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards season ending with a Game 5 loss to the 76ers. What is next for the Wizards? How do we evaluate this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wizards win Game 4, push the series to 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 39:48


    Fred Katz is joined by Ben Standing to discuss the Wizards game 4 win against the 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wizards Lose Game 3 to the Sixers, Face Elimination

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 35:26


    Fred Katz is joined by Jay King to discuss the Wizards Game 3 loss to the 76ers. What can they do to get a game? What's next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wizards lose Game 2 in Philly + the Westbrook popcorn incident

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 39:24


    Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards Game 2 loss to the 76ers, the popcorn incident, and what's next for the Wizards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wizards falter in the 4th against the 76ers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 34:26


    Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards loss to the 76ers in game 1 of the first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wizards Halt Pacers + Wizards 76ers Round 1 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 32:09


    Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards big win against the Pacers and then preview the Wizards 76ers first round matchup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wizards fall to the Celtics in Play In Game

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 41:41


    Fred Katz is joined by Ben Standig and the guys from Anything Is Poddable, Jay King and Sam Jam Packard to discuss the Wizards loss to the Celtics. What happened to Westbrook? Do the Wizards have enough to get past the Pacers? All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wizards Celtics NBA Play In Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 41:39


    Fred Katz is joined by Ava Wallace to discuss the Wizards and Celtics battling for the 7th seed in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Russell Westbrook, Triple Double King

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 51:50


    Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Westbrook setting the triple double record at 182, the state of the Wizards, and likely play in opponents.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Russ Chases the Record

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 51:23


    Erik Horne joins Fred Katz to discuss Russell Westbrook's pursuit of Oscar Robertson's all-time triple-double record, the Wizards' play-in tournament chances, Scott Brooks stuff and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Russell Westbrook Super Nova

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 35:32


    Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards recent success, the chances of making the playoffs, and how spectacular Russell Westbrook has been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Predicting the Wizard's Schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 51:20


    Ben Standig joins Fred Katz to discuss the Wizards’ ongoing hot streak, wrap up Deni Avdija’s rookie season, predict the remaining schedule, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Wizards Are ... Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 36:33


    Michele Berra joins Fred Katz to discuss the Wizards' seven-game winning streak, Russell Westbrook's uptick, Davis Bertans' hot streak and if the team's defensive improvement is real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Winning Wizards

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 40:42


    Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards recent win against the Thunder, Westbrook's triple doubles, Beals scoring, Robin Lopez' hook shot, and the possibility of the play in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wizards Would You Rather

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 42:29


    Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the recent play of the Wizards, play a "Would you rather" Wizards game, and then answer a twitter question.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wizards over Magic + Beal's return

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 44:41


    Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards win over the Magic, Beal's return, and the state of the Wizards.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Which prospect is the best fit for the Wizards?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 42:36


    The Washington Post’s Ava Wallace joins Fred Katz to discuss if the Wizards are tanking, which top-five pick would be best for them, one positive Wizards thought and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Is Rui Leaping?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 45:49


    Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss if Rui Hachimura has made a leap, Scott Brooks’ rotations, the Wizards’ shooting struggles and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wizards Trade Deadline Special with David Aldridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 32:16


    Fred Katz and David Aldridge break down the Wizards trade, the direction of the franchise and other happenings around the NBA trade deadline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wizards Trade Deadline Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 46:41


    Fred Katz and Ben Standig break down what the Wizards need at the deadline, what they'd give up, and what the goals of the team are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Westbrook's Free Throw Woes + Trade Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 26:52


    Fred Katz is joined by Andrew Schlecht to discuss Westbrook's odd free throw struggles, FREE BONGA, and what the Wizards should do at the Trade Deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Befriending the Competition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 48:42


    The Washington Post’s Ava Wallace joins Fred Katz to discuss challenges on the beat, who the Wizards’ third-best player is, if they make a move before the deadline, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wizards 2nd Half Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 49:16


    Fred Katz and Dave Dufour break down the Wizards and what they can do in the second half of the season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Talking Bradley Beal, Damian Lillard and Loyalty

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 38:29


    The Athletic’s Jason Quick joins Fred Katz to discuss their recent story on the relationship between Bradley Beal and Damian Lillard, and the conversations about loyalty the two have been having for years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Wizards getting on track

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 42:43


    Fred Katz is joined by Ben Standig to discuss the Wizards recent streak, Bradley Beal's play, Westbrook driving again, and Davis Bertans return to form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Are the Wizards good?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 55:28


    Ben Standig joins Fred Katz to discuss health Russ and to wonder if the Wizards' recent hot streak means they're actually good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    John Wall's return and Bradley Beal's All-Star case

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 57:55


    Michael Lee of The Washington Post joins Fred Katz to discuss John Wall's return to D.C. before breaking down Bradley Beal's case as an All-Star starter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    John Wall interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 43:06


    Fred Katz gives a sneak peak at his interview with John Wall, you can read the rest of the exclusive interview about the trade that sent him to Houston, how the Wizards communicated with him, and his thoughts on Bradley Beal at the link below: https://theathletic.com/2386748/2021/02/13/john-wall-interview-wizards-rockets-trade/ In part 2, Fred is joined by Ben Standig to discuss the Wall interview in detail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wizards 3-3 stretch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 35:22


    Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards 3-3 stretch, Bradley Beal's play, Deni Avdija, and if they have a chance for the play in.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bradley Beal an All Star Starter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 53:26


    Fred Katz is joined by Andrew Schlecht to discuss Bradley Beal's (and Bread Beal's) case to be an All Star starter, should the game happen? and then Westbrook's career and his recent play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Westbrook Back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 40:31


    Fred Katz is joined by Ben Standig to discuss the Wizards crazy few days including the loss to the Blazers, the wild win against the Nets, Beal not wanting out, the noise around the league and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Beal Trades with Matt Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 37:50


    Fred Katz is joined by Matt Moore to discuss the state of the Washington Wizards, potential Beal trades, how are the dark horse teams, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Wizards are playing basketball again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 40:32


    Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards playing basketball again, John Wall first game against the Wizards, Westbrook in the last 2 games, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Wizards Mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 44:05


    Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards not playing basketball and then answer listener questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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